Wed, Nov 03, 2010
Fly.com Introduces Search Engine Listing Of Baggage Fees
The airfare search engine Fly.com says it has begun to list
baggage fees for major airlines. The site's owners say the fees for
each flight appear clearly in the returned search results.
"Baggage fees are very confusing and costly. Travelers
with bags should definitely research before they book if they want
to save money," said Justin Soffer, vice president and general
manager of Fly.com. "For example, non-stop flights from New York to
Ft. Lauderdale this December on American Airlines, Delta Air Lines
and JetBlue Airways currently cost just $100 one way. On the
surface, all prices are equal. But American charges $70 for
two bags, Delta charges $55 and JetBlue charges $30. So the
real prices for passengers with two bags can vary by as much as
$40. That isn't so obvious when you take an initial look at
the ticket price."
Soffer also added that travelers may save even more money by
paying for baggage fees online instead of at the airport. The site
says it lists the fee differences between advance and airport
purchase.
The site provides baggage fees for thousands of domestic and
international routes, including all major U.S. carriers. The
fee information is updated when airlines change their baggage fees
or policies.
Fly.com is not a travel agency and does not take bookings; it
compares prices and itineraries from hundreds of airline and travel
websites and recommends to travelers the best options for their
search.
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